Opinions & Commentary
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Interview: ILO’s Simel Esim on the power of cooperatives to drive social justice
BRUSSELS, February 25, 2025: Ahead of World Social Justice Day that was celebrated on February 2025, officials from the International Cooperative Alliance [ICA] spoke with Simel Esim, Head of the International Labour…
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Budget analysts warn gov’t against poor debt management
KAMPALA, February 11, 2025 – National budget analysts, led by the Civil Society Budget Advocacy Group [CSBAG], have issued a warning to the government regarding poor debt management and associated inefficiencies. This…
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UDB bosses quizzed over loan distribution
KAMPALA, February 11, 2025 –– Members of Parliament on the Committee of National Economy are concerned about distribution of the Uganda Development Bank [UDB] financing as the government seeks loans totalling US$…
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Kabarole and Bunyangabu districts benefit from Shs 4.3bln WASH projects
KABAROLE, February 11, 2025 –– The International Water and Sanitation Centre [IRC] has launched two Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene [ WASH ] projects in the Rwenzori Subregion, specifically to benefit the districts…
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Minister cancels Special General Meeting of cooperative society, summons stakeholders to Kampala
KAMPALA, 11 February 2025 – The State Minister for Cooperatives, Frederick Ngobi Gume, recently cancelled a Special General Meeting of the Rwampara Ranching Cooperative Society Limited, citing credible information that certain individuals…
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Hard work pays: Atingi-Ego confirmed as new Governor of Bank of Uganda
KAMPALA, February 10, 2025 – President Museveni has confirmed Dr Michael Atingi-Ego as the new Governor Bank of Uganda [BoU], finally settling the concerns of bankers and other stakeholders in the local…
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Pastor Ssempa wants polygamy for Christians in Marriage Bill
KAMPALA, Febraury 10, 2025 – The Pastor of Make-rere Community Church, Martin Ssempa has asked Parliament to legalise polygamy for Christians, criminalise adultery and set a minimum number of times for couples…
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Ugandans urged to formalise businesses to access gov’t support
MBARARA CITY, February 10, 2025 – Dr. Edward Kazire, Principal Investigator and renowned proprietor of Kazire Health Products Limited, has urged Ugandans to formalise their businesses in order to benefit from government…
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Bunyoro Growers’ Cooperative Union inaugurates new board
MASINDI, February 10, 2025 – The Registrar of Cooperatives and Commissioner for Cooperative Policy and Development, Robert Bariyo Barigye, has inaugurated the new board of Bunyoro Growers’ Cooperative Union to lead the…
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Tamworth Coop shoppers raise record amount for rugby club
LONDON, February 9, 2025 –– A bumper cheque for £2,088 was presented to England’s Tamworth Rugby Club which boasts over 1,000 members ranging from toddlers to pensioners. Vice chairman Rod Bristow said…
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